Memorials & monuments · London
Chiswick War Memorial
In or near Tyburn.
Chiswick War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chiswick Park · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chiswick War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Chiswick Park, located 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is W4 5UL.
About
Chiswick War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1424996). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details War memorial unveiled in 1921, designed by Edward Willis. MATERIALS: Cornish granite. PLAN: located at the eastern corner of Turnham Green, the memorial consists of an obelisk set on a square earthen mound topped with granite paving and a low tubular bronze rail running between bevelled square granite piers. The rail continues down a flight of five granite steps on the north-east side of the monument. DESCRIPTION: the obelisk is set on a plinth with a moulded top and two-stepped base. The shaft has a bronze laurel wreath and the plinth bears a bronze plaque with the legend ‘IN GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF CHISWICK/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914…1918’. The upper step of the base is inscribed, ‘AND IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945’. SUBSIDIARY FEATURE: the mound is bordered by a stone kerb. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 16 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chiswick War Memorial is located in London and commemorates those who served in the world wars. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4922, -0.2634
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- W4 5UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Chiswick Park — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677146 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chiswick War Memorial?
- Chiswick War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W4 5UL), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- What is Chiswick War Memorial?
- Chiswick War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chiswick War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chiswick Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode W4 5UL.
- When was Chiswick War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Chiswick War Memorial a listed building?
- Chiswick War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chiswick War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chiswick War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chiswick War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chiswick Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W4 5UL.